BRITAIN’S UNEMPLOYED
INCREASE DEPLORED MINISTER’S STATEMENT CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 10, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 9 The Minister of Labour, Mr Ernest Brown, speaking in the House of Commons, said the increase in unemployed was regretted in all parts of the House, but it would be a mistake to exaggerate its significance. The increase last month was due in a large part to the fact that the increase in unemployment which normally follows the cessation of Christmas activities, had accenuated this year by bad weather. He also made a point that long term unemployment was steadily’ on the decrease. 'Hie Labour Party's censure motion will be debated on Thursday.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20727, 10 February 1939, Page 5
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114BRITAIN’S UNEMPLOYED Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20727, 10 February 1939, Page 5
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